What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Maxton?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Maxton is to bus and line 68 bus which costs £7 - £12 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Maxton?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Maxton is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Maxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Maxton. However, there are services departing from Surgeons' Hall and arriving at Hiltonshill Tollhouse via Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Maxton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Maxton is 43 miles. The road distance is 41 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Maxton without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Maxton without a car is to train and line 68 bus which takes 1h 52m and costs £17 - £20.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Maxton?

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Edinburgh to Maxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Maxton bus from?

Edinburgh to Maxton bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Surgeons' Hall station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Maxton bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Maxton bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Maxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Maxton is 41 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Edinburgh to Maxton.

Where can I stay near Maxton?

There are 382+ hotels available in Maxton.

Edinburgh to Maxton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 68 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Maxton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 68 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
2. Take the bus from Tweedbank Station to Hiltonshill Tollhousebus 68
1h 52m
£18–20
Bus, line 68 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Hiltonshill Tollhousebus 68
3h 1m
£8–11
Drive 40.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Maxtoncar 40.7 mi
57 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Maxtontaxi 40.7 mi
57 min
£120–150

Edinburgh to Maxton by train and bus

190Weekly Services

1h 52mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 43 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Maxton, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Surgeons' Hall to Hiltonshill Tollhouse via Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 3h 1m.

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